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Inside Out: Anger Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016

Anger is a subtle emotion, yet it is one of the dominant human emotions. This message looks at bringing the emotion of anger into submission to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Anger. We never quite know what to do with the emotion of anger. Yet, anger is one of the dominant emotions of the human condition, and it plays a dominant role in Riley Anderson’s life in the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. In the film, Anger is a hot-head (literally- his head combusts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015

In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 19, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 2 I. Introduction I have a sign situation. My situation is not that Jesus did signs! My issue is that Jesus, in John 14:11-14 and Mark 16:14-20, made it crystal clear that we would not only have signs following us, but even greater signs than He performed. My sign issue is that I see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jude V.1-3 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

Jude calls believers to contend for the faith! To join in the battle… to be ready to step up! Are you ready to step up today… to step up and take on the battle plan God has laid forth for you?

A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 1-3 Teaching Lesson 2 May 16, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Shades Of Gray

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 18, 2012

Love and sacrifice should be the guiding principles when we deal with ethical questions that abide in the gray areas of life.

Living in Shades of Gray 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 I like black and white. No, not the racial thing, but questions that have yes or no answers, those questions that are either right or wrong. It makes life simpler, and Lord knows, I could use a simpler life. The Bible is really good at that in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Death Penalty

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

Death Penalty in the church

Why are we talking about the death penalty in the church? That’s the question some of you are asking as we complete our series on Tough Issues. Sometimes people tell me that they wish we would not discuss topics like this one in church or that they wish I would not preach on them. "We just need ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Except Ye Repent

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

There is a forgotten word in the preaching of today. It is the word REPENTANCE.

Except Ye Repent Luke 13:1-5 There is a forgotten word in the preaching of today. It is the word REPENTANCE. Pulpits and preachers are strangely silent today regarding the message of repentance. Repentance is the subject of our text this morning. Jesus was the finest teacher who ever lived. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2009

One of the joys of Easter are Christ’s words, "Do not be afraid."

Title SlideMatthew 28:1-10 Easter Worship April 12, 2009 BlankHave you ever had to endure a period of life where everything seemed to be going your way? I know, it’s hard to take while it’s happening, isn’t it? On the one hand, you’re thrilled with the way things are going, but at the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Money Affect You?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2005

This sermon takes a look at problems associated with handling money and then explains God’s plan for handling money.

How does money affect you? Money is a subject with which all of us struggle. For some it is lack of money. For some it is the desire for money. For some it is wrong use of money. For some it is poor investment of money. A man named stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out To The Poor Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 10, 2005

The Bible commands us to feed the hungry and look out for the poor.

Reaching out to the Poor Proverbs 14:31 Two events in recent months have turned the attention of our nation to the issue of poverty. One was the conference of the Group of 8 nations in July, where world leaders decided to cancel the debts of the 38 poorest nations of the world to help ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:31

Denomination: Brethren

Building Without Blueprints Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2016

Can you imagine building a house without blueprints? Many people try to build their lives without them and life becomes a disaster!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today is Father’s Day and we are going to continue with part two of our Life Series, today we will examine the issue of building without blueprints. • This message is timely given that it is Father’s day and dads, we like to build stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Testimony

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 25, 2016

Paul writes to the Corinthian Christians that it is not our knowledge that is important, it is our love for each other as we guard our testimony so as not to cause others to stumble.

Guard Your Testimony 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (NLT) for audio, video of this sermon go to, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In one “Peanuts” comic strip one of the females Small Fry came to Charlie Brown and said, “Yes sir, Charlie Brown, Abraham Lincoln was a great man. Charlie Brown, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ